Elk Hunting's Three Basic Rules...

Here's a cool article about hunting the West for a nice Rocky Mountain Bull Elk.  Congrats on the kill George!

Pay particular attention to rule #3. :)

Although this elk was taken at 300yards with a gun, you'll learn some basic elk hunting tips that you can apply to your bow hunt.

-Michael

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Elk Hunting's Three Basic Rules
By George Mitchell

Having been a regular visitor to Yellowstone National Park over the last several years, I have fallen under the spell of the beauty that is our American West. During one such excursion, in late August, my wife and I had the pleasure of being serenaded by bull elk as we hiked up Mt. Washburn. The sound of their bugling echoing through the valleys below would send chills up your spine. At this point, I was hooked and knew it wouldn't be long until I would make the trek west to hunt one of these magnificent animals.

At age 48, I had to think long and hard about what I expected from this undertaking. Given I didn't possess much in the way elk hunting knowledge, my first consideration was to find a reputable outfitter. I talked with several of the outfitters who offered pack-in hunts from the Slough Creek area of the Yellowstone Park. A pack-in hunt would indeed be an experience of a lifetime. However, I wasn't sure that I was up to spending five hours on horseback getting to the hunting area. So I opted for a ranch hunt instead.

After almost a year of research, I booked a hunt with Wishbone Outfitters out of Edgemont, South Dakota. The hunt would take place in the controlled environment of the Wishbone Ranch. Edgemont is within a few minutes' drive of the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. So, naturally, I asked my wife if she would be interested in going and possibly doing some sightseeing while I was hunting. She agreed and I began to make preparations for the 1,600-mile drive.

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